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Trains – The 1983 C64 Game That Turned Toy Railways Into Big Business

️ Trains (1983) – Commodore 64 Management Simulation | Retro Review Trains (1983), developed by Interactive Picture Systems and published by Spinnaker Software, is a top-down management simulation where you run a steam locomotive hauling goods across shifting industrial landscapes. You transport resources such as oil and coal to factories and depots while balancing supply and demand, refuelling your engine, avoiding crashes, and managing payroll costs. Progress depends on uncovering hidden track segments, planning efficient routes, and keeping your operation profitable as each new level increases in complexity. For its time, the game delivers clear graphics, engaging sound effects with whistles and engine chugs, and surprisingly deep economic mechanics. While more modest than later transport simulators, Trains remains a smart and rewarding early example of strategy-based management on the Commodore 64.

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